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Thomas Roberts | Posted 05.05.2012

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Thomas Roberts

2012-03-05-thomasroberts.pngA gay conservative, a black transgender woman, and an out television journalist walk into a TV studio... sounds like the start of a good joke, right? But it was just my Friday at work at MSNBC.

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We're Going To Override Gov. Christie's Gay Marriage Veto

Stephen M. Sweeney | Posted 04.26.2012

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Stephen M. Sweeney

Governor Christie's veto only delayed the day and time when we finally establish marriage equality in the Garden State -- because it is going to happen in New Jersey, and we are going to override his veto.

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Gay Marriage: The Walls Are Tumbling Down

Leslie Gabel-Brett | Posted 04.25.2012

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Leslie Gabel-Brett

Although we still have a long way to go, it would be hard not to draw the conclusion that February 2012 is the month that the walls came tumbling down and the march toward marriage equality in this country became unstoppable. In less than three weeks, here's what has happened.

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The Conscience of Chris Christie

Mark Morford | Posted 04.24.2012

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Mark Morford

Surely Christie is hearing a tiny but persistent voice in the night: "Oh, goddammit, now I'll be remembered as one of those dark smudges of ignorance who stood on exactly the wrong side of history, even if, deep down, I knew full well it's the wrong and immoral choice."

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WATCH: Jon Stewart Goes After Chris Christie

Posted 04.23.2012

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Jon Stewart made good use of his "No Disrespect" impression on Tuesday night's "Daily Show," particularly when covering New Jersey Governor Chris Chri...

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The Ombudsman Of My Dreams

Domenick Scudera | Posted 04.22.2012

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Domenick Scudera

Despite all the hoopla about same-sex marriage, the truth is that we gays really do not care about all that. The real reason that we have been complaining about getting equal treatment under the law is that we wanted our very own ombudsman.

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Chris Christie Stands On the Lester Maddox Side of History

Rev. Susan Russell | Posted 04.18.2012

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Rev. Susan Russell

By vetoing the marriage equality bill passed by the state legislature, the Governor of New Jersey chose to stand for bigotry rather than equality. New Jersey deserves better. America deserves better. And Governor Christie should know better.

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Gay Marriage Bill Delivered To Chris Christie

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 04.18.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie has followed through on his promise to reject a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New Jersey by quickly vet...

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Marriage Equality In New Jersey Now In Chris Christie's Hands

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 04.17.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. ...

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Gregoire Appealed To Christie On Contentious Issue

Mollie Reilly | Posted 02.16.2012

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Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) reached out to Chris Christie last month on the issue of same-sex marriage, offering to discuss the issue with the ...

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Christie Vows 'Very Swift Action' On Gay Marriage

AP | Posted 02.14.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is promising "very swift action" on gay-marriage legislation he opposes if it makes it to his desk. T...

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Poll Shows Voters Favor Controversial Christie Plan

Posted 02.14.2012

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NEW YORK--A majority of New Jersey voters say same-sex marriage should be decided by popular referendum - something Republican Governor Chris Chri...

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Gay Marriage Vote Puts Heat On Christie

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 04.14.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — In a move that supporters called a civil rights milestone, New Jersey's state Senate on Monday passed a bill to recognize same-s...

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Compromise Measure Criticized In Key Gay Marriage Battle

Posted 02.13.2012

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By Edith Honan NEW YORK--In the fall of 2010, John Grant was rushed to Bellevue Hospital with a shattered skull after being hit by a car in New...

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Christie Offers Gay Marriage Advocates The 'Bargain Of Their Life'

Posted 02.03.2012

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Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) said Thursday that he was offering gay marriage advocates the "bargain of their life" by working to have the issue of equ...

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New Jersey and Marriage Equality: Perfect Together

Paul Gorrell, Ph.D. | Posted 04.03.2012

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Paul Gorrell, Ph.D.

New Jersey often suffers from an identity problem and easily becomes the joke of late-night comics. New Jersey's identity would only improve by being one of the first states in our country to enshrine tolerance in its laws by ending second-class citizenship.

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Christie Apologies, But Stands By 'Numbnuts' Remark

AP | Posted 04.01.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie has apologized for a remark he made about civil rights but says he's not sorry for using a slang term to des...

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Christie Calls Legislator 'Numbnuts'

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 02.01.2012

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is still clarifying a comment he made last Tuesday linking a possible gay marriage referendum in the state to the c...

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Chris Christie Draws Fire For Curious Comparison

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 03.27.2012

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WASHINGTON -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), already under fire for saying he would veto a gay marriage bill and prefers a referendum on the issu...

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Chris Christie Sends Message On Gay Marriage

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI and SAMANTHA HENRY | Posted 03.25.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Gov. Chris Christie vowed Tuesday to veto a gay marriage bill under consideration in the Legislature, upending Democr...

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Chris Christie Dances Around Gay Marriage Question

Posted 01.19.2012

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Two years after a bill to legalize gay marriage failed in New Jersey, new legislation is gaining support and Gov. Chris Christie won't say whether he ...

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Gay Couples To Sue New Jersey In Pursuit Of Marriage Equality

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 08.29.2011

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TRENTON, N.J. — Seven gay couples and many of their children filed a lawsuit Wednesday to demand New Jersey recognize gay marriage, saying it's ...

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Chris Christie Discusses 2012, Obama And What Makes Him Feel 'Most Guilty'

Posted 08.15.2011

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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie insists he's not mulling a campaign for president in 2012, but that's not stopping him from weighing in on hot poli...

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Christie: "I Do Not Support Same-Sex Marriage"

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In a debate last night, Corzine's Republican opponent, Chris Christie, could not have been more clear: He would use his power to deny equality. ...

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